Multi Skilled Engineer

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Castletown; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Multi Skilled Engineer in Portland, Dorset. In this role, you'll maintain machinery for grain and commodity handling. Ideal candidates have a BTech or equivalent and at least 3 years of experience in mechanical or electrical engineering. The position offers a positive work culture, flexible shifts, and generous benefits including 25 days of holiday and private healthcare.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary bonus scheme

10% company pension contribution

Private healthcare

Life insurance and income protection

Development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Min 3 years of relevant industry experience.
• Confidence to work alone and make quick decisions.
• Positive attitude and flexibility to work shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support the M&E Manager in machinery maintenance.
• Identify potential faults on machinery.
• Carry out routine servicing of site machinery.

Skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Electrical engineering knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

BTech/C&G/NVQ or similar

Job description

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 Per annum

Location: Portland, Dorset

Overview

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Multi Skilled Engineer on behalf of one of our clients.

As a Multi Skilled Engineer you will work with the Maintenance and Engineering Manager in taking responsibility for ensuring that all machinery is maintained in good working order to enable the smooth delivery, storage and export of grain and other commodities used in the food, animal feed and drinks industries.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide full support to the M&E Manager.
• Be responsible for learning and maintaining all site machinery.
• Carry out preventative planned inspections, help to identify potential faults on machinery and escalate any issues that you can't resolve yourself.
• Diagnose minor faults when they occur and carry out remedial repairs.
• Carry out routine servicing on all site machinery.
• Follow and maintain all maintenance procedures.
• Maintain plant inspection schedules.
• Ensure site and stores are kept in a clean and tidy condition.
• Adhere to all health and safety guidelines.
• Support M&E Manager on any relevant documentation and reporting.
• Learn to operate automated gantry system and take responsibility for the smooth running of the system during discharges.
• There will be a requirement to learn all machinery and gain tickets to drive and operate.
• Shifts are 8 hours in length plus an hour of unpaid breaks. Normal working hours will be Monday to Friday (Apply online only) or (Apply online only) (to be agreed).

Skills and Qualifications

• Relevant qualification (BTech/C&G/NVQ or similar) or comparable work experience in mechanical and/or electrical engineering role.
• Min 3 years of relevant industry experience.
• Be prepared to manage a busy work schedule and be able to regularly re-prioritise your job list according to urgency.
• Have the confidence and initiative to be able to work alone and make quick decisions.
• A positive attitude and the flexibility to work shifts.
• A team player and confident communicator.
• A willingness to get stuck in and help where required.

Desirable

• If you have previously worked in a similar environment or industry, that would be advantageous (production, warehouse, ports, shipping).
• A full UK driving licence.

Benefits

• Holiday: 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Discretionary bonus scheme (paid monthly after qualifying period).
• 10% company pension contribution.
• Private healthcare (after qualifying period).
• Life insurance and income protection.
• Development and training opportunities.
• Occupational health support